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Hamilton Day
Hamilton Day commemorates a groundbreaking discovery by Ireland’s most famous scientist. On 16 October 1843, William Rowan Hamilton discovered quaternion algebra, while walking along the Royal Canal from Dunsink Observatory to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). This was one of those very rare Eureka moments...
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Public Engagement
We believe that the best research should also be available to the public. We hold regular, free talks and other events to promote this research and to introduce Irish and international experts to the public. Noam Chomsky, Michael D. Higgins, James Watson and Peter Higgs...
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Aon amharc ar Éirinn: Gaelic families and their manuscripts online exhibition
An online exhibition exploring the themes of memory and narrative of Irish history, poetry, law, medicine and religion, as well as the stories of those who made these great books of Ireland.
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About the Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained...
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Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee
The Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee is an all-island multidisciplinary committee formed in September 2014. The committee representation includes academia, research centres, interest groups and SFI. The committee’s functions include addressing topical issues with a national or international focus and advising the Academy on...
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Origins Of The Irish Constitution
The Origins Of The Irish Constitution (OIC) is a project of the Royal Irish Academy in association with the Office of the Attorney General and the National Archives of Ireland. The constitution of 1937 represents the culmination of the ‘constitutional revolution’ begun by Eamon de...
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Publications digital exhibitions
When the Royal Irish Academy had to close its doors to protect the public from COVID-19, we put together our exhibitions virtually so that people could still enjoy them while staying safe. We have decided to keep our exhibitions live on our website permanently, so...
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Social Media
The Royal Irish Academy is active on many social media platforms.
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Policy and International Relations
Our experts provide independent evidence to inform debate on the big issues we face as a society. We support world-class, excellent research that explores changes in, inter alia, the research environment, culture and heritage, and science advice mechanisms.
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Science advice
Drawing together insights and analysis from experts, our goal is to increase understanding by providing independent evidence to inform public debate on the big issues we face as a society. Our activities include workshops to identify current scientific thinking about major national and European policy...
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Irish History Online
Irish History Online is the national bibliography of Irish history. It is part of a European network of national historical bibliographies from fourteen countries. Irish History Online is an authoritative listing (in progress) of what has been written about Irish history from earliest times to the...
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"To please and to reform mankind" a life of protest: Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745 online exhibition
The exhibition and Lunchtime Lecture Series commemorating the 350th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's birth now available as an online exhibition.
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Higher Education Futures
The Academy has convened a group of experts to explore framework options for the future development of higher education across the island of Ireland.
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Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee
The Committee for Climate Change and Environmental Sciences is a broadly based body with representatives from third-level institutions in Ireland and Northern Ireland involved in climate and environmental research, as well as representatives from State agencies and other bodies with an interest in this area...
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Digital Repository of Ireland
The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is an interactive, trusted digital repository for social and cultural content held by Irish institutions. By providing a central internet access point and interactive multimedia tools, the DRI facilitates engagement with contemporary and historical data, allowing the public, students,...
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Women in Leadership Masterclass Series
This masterclass series sees outstanding women leaders share their experiences with the next generation of female leaders to inspire, motivate and mentor. The Women in Leadership Masterclass Series is an initiative sponsored by Accenture and a follow on from the Women on Walls project.
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Video
A selection of the Academy's videos.
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Sustainable development
We contribute to public policy debate on environmental and sustainability issues such as climate change, biodiversity, ecosystems and sustainability.
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Digital Arts and Humanities Structured PhD
The Digital Arts and Humanities (DAH) Structured PhD was a four-year (2011-2016) structured doctoral research-training programme designed to enable students to carry out research in the arts and humanities at the highest level using new media and computer technologies. The programme was a collaboration between National University...
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John Bell Day
On 4 November 1964 John Bell from Tate’s Avenue, Belfast changed the world of science by laying the foundation stone for quantum computing with his quantum theory. Since November 2014, Belfast has celebrated John Bell Day. We want to make John Bell a role model...
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Dublin documents: highlights from Charles Haliday's manuscript collection online exhibition
An exhibition featuring a selection of Dublin manuscripts from the Haliday Collection
THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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